So, if you’ve talked to me in the last several weeks, you know that the hard part of this move for me is the social aspect.
Fabio’s got his new job to meet people, although most of them probably don’t live close to us. Willik and Phoenix have school now, where soon enough they’ll have lots of friends. But I have no “go to” thing. I have no job, or school. And most importantly. I have no church.
People told me that once school started, I would meet people. And I guess that might happen eventually, but right now it doesn’t look promising. For dropping off and picking up Phoenix, I don’t even get out of the car. We all just drive up to the side door of the classroom, and he gets out by himself, and runs out of the car, and closes the door behind him. Upon returning, he opens the door, closes it behind him and gets into his car seat. So I might see a mom a couple cars behind me when I make the curve, while it’s still warm and we have our windows open. But soon, even that will be a thing of the past and we won’t see each other’s faces at all. For Willik, I actually do get out of the car, and have to go into the cafeteria where we sign him out, and then we wait for the dismissal teacher to call his name. So maybe, while I wait to hear his name, I might have a chance to meet someone. If I’m quick to engage, in those 5 minutes.
All this to say that it’s not a complaint, as much as a request for prayer. Prayer for a way to meet people. Prayer for genuine friendships. Prayer for the right church for our family. Prayer for my loneliness.
Thanks for praying. More on Willik and Phoenix’s first days of school soon…
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how is the church hunt going? any prospects?
Maybe we should put fliers all over the neighborhood to announce our arrival here.
Hey! I feel your pain. When we came to Alabama, I cried a lot! God will make a way!
I am praying today that you will find a “kindred spirit” in your corner of the world! Love from a friend who understands. after two years here, we are beginning to find some comrades in the faith who are also friends. blessings to you today.
thanks Lisa. I know God is preparing stuff.
I just am feeling impatient, of course, and that’s not the right attitude.
I know I’ll find some people. we just have to find a church, for one. That will help with the meeting people thing.
I completely get this. The K drop-off/pick-up was the same for me. It is difficult to meet people around here- it being so rural. No “coffee shop” type meeting spots. It took me 4 years to finally befriend my own neighbor, and that was because we ended up members at the same church. (She’s one of my most trusted friends, now. The go-to girl when I can’t get home in time to pick Bill up at the bus stop. I’ll love her forever for that simple gift alone!) Keep smiling your warm smile. It attracts friends like honey, Honey!